Home Infusion Staff Pharmacist - Chandler, Arizona
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A Staff Clinical/Infusion Pharmacist role is available for an 8-12 week contract focused on home infusion therapy. This position requires expertise in preparing and dispensing complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications while serving as a key clinical resource to patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sterile Compounding: Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions in a sterile environment adhering to all regulatory standards.
- Clinical Monitoring: Evaluate lab results, perform pharmacokinetic dosing calculations (e.g., vancomycin), and monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to adjust medication regimens.
- Patient Education: Instruct patients and caregivers on safe use of infusion pumps, sterile techniques, and catheter maintenance for home care.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, home health nurses, and internal teams to support effective therapy management and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to State Board of Pharmacy regulations along with HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, ACHC, URAC, OSHA standards.
- Inventory & Shipping: Oversee pharmacy inventory including refrigerated medications and prepare shipments to patients’ homes.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in infusion specialty pharmacy or hospital IV room operations.
- IVIg experience is advantageous.
- Solid understanding of specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement, and contract obligations.
- Active Arizona pharmacist license in good standing.
- Familiarity with CareTend system preferred.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- May include on-call rotation.
This contract opportunity is based in Chandler, AZ, with an immediate start and runs 8 to 12 weeks. Competitive hourly pay is offered, commensurate with experience.
Pharmacists interested in contributing specialized clinical skills in home infusion are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this rewarding role.
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